Senior FinOps Data Analyst

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced FinOps Data Analyst to join our growing FinOps team! As a FinOps Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between finance and cloud operations by analyzing and optimizing IT spending data. Reporting to the FinOps Manager, you will collaborate closely with the engineering, finance, and business teams to implement cost-saving strategies and ensure financial transparency and compliance.

What you’ll do here:

• Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare regular financial reports, presentations, and dashboards to provide insights and updates to management and stakeholders.

  • Create reports and alerts to track spending trends and impact of cost optimizations.

  • Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and tracking IT resources costs.

  • Conduct IT resources utilization/spend analysis and provide optimization recommendations.

• Data Processing:

  • Develop and maintain a FinOps data repository, integrating data sources via APIs, automating allocations, and ensuring accurate, reliable data for downstream reporting.

  • Aggregate and summarize complex data for management reporting.

• Cost Optimization:

  • Identify and implement optimization procedures to reduce costs and improve financial efficiency.

  • Drive cost savings through identifying and managing reserved instances or savings plans.

  • Monitor IT resources usage and subscription costs.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Assist in developing budgets and forecasts by providing financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.

  • Collaborate with the IT Finance department to ensure IT resources billing data, refunds, and discounts are processed and billed correctly.

  • Manage the cloud invoice process.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in an IT environment.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in FinOps/Cloud Spend Optimization.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• FinOps certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in tools like Apptio is strongly encouraged.

• Ability to structure, model, and optimize FinOps data repository, including data ingestion, governance, storage, API integration, and processing.

• Experience in conducting deep dives to identify issues or opportunities.

• Effective communication skills and ability to deliver presentations.

• Experience in an agile and fast-paced organization.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Trusted Advisor, Azure Cost Management, Recommendation Advisor, Power BI.

• Experience with SaaS technologies, costing models, and cloud costing products (e.g., Apptio, Power BI, Tableau, CloudHealth, Cloudcheckr, APIs).

• Experience with at least one cloud billing system (AWS, Azure or GCP).

• Strong Excel skills; Python or proficiency in SQL is a plus.

• Solid problem-solving ability and experience working through ambiguity.

• Experience collaborating with accounting teams to classify expenses accurately.

• Effective communication skills for presenting complex and technical concepts to less technically knowledgeable stakeholders.

• Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset; committed to finding better ways to achieve goals.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Have:

• FinOps certification.

• IT management certification (TBM).

• Cloud architecture certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and their applications in IT operations.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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